Job Title: Process Improvement Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Process Improvement Engineer to design and integrate material flow throughout our facility. This role involves leading continuous improvement activities, managing material flow processes, and developing best practices for logistics. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about industrial engineering and looking to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Design processes for material flow from supplier to shipment of finished goods.
• Lead continuous improvement activities by resolving material flow challenges within the facility.
• Manage the expansion of material flow processes.
• Develop and maintain best practices for internal and external logistics, focusing on kitting, sequencing, and material handling automation.
• Communicate with the materials, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Oversee indirect labor activities, including defining kitting and milk run operations.
• Calculate process times to maximize labor and space efficiency.
• Ensure smooth material handling and delivery throughout the facility.

Essential Skills

• Industrial engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Material flow
• Logistics management
• Lean manufacturing
• Plant layout
• Material management
• Kitting
• Continuous Improvement
• Logistics Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Time studies
• Line balancing
• Line layout
• Lean Six Sigma

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or comparable degree
• 5-7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in logistics and material flow

Work Environment

Our facility manufactures consumer industrial products and distributes them globally. We engage in continuous manufacturing as well as custom project-based work. Candidates will work a Monday-Thursday schedule with 10-hour shifts and occasional overtime, offering a great work-life balance. The facility is very clean, and engineers will have the opportunity to work on new and interesting projects. There is a possibility of approximately 10% travel to the North Carolina plant. Employees enjoy 10 days of PTO and 6 paid standard holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $45.75

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $41 - $46